The thrill of growth & discovery lies ahead.
GRADUATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION fitchburgstate.edu/gce
it’s Time to register for fall Classes! faLL SEmEStEr September 4 – december 17, 2014
in these challenging economic times, it is wise to take stock of your personal and professional goals to ensure that you are on the right track. Fitchburg State University’s graduate and continuing education program stands ready to assist you in that effort. with a focus on new and innovative offerings, advanced technology, customer service and affordability, we stand second to none in providing you with what you need to advance your career or simply explore areas of interest. we are able to do this because of our dedicated faculty and librarians. They are first-rate, both in terms of their in-depth knowledge and their commitment to mentoring and advising. Please consider joining our learning community. The thrill of growth and discovery lies ahead.
Dr. robert V. antonucci President
fitchburg State administration Dr. Robert V. Antonucci President Dr. Paul Weizer Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost Jay Bry Vice President of Finance and Administration Christopher Hendry Vice President for Institutional Advancement Catherine R. Canney Dean, Graduate and Continuing Education
CONTACT US Graduate and Continuing Education 978-665-3182 email: gce@fitchburgstate.edu website: fitchburgstate.edu/gce admissions 978-665-3144 email: admissions@fitchburgstate.edu website: fitchburgstate.edu/admissions financial aid 978-665-3156 email: finaid@fitchburgstate.edu website: fitchburgstate.edu/finaid office of the registrar 978-665-4196 email: registrar@fitchburgstate.edu website: fitchburgstate.edu/registrar Student accounts 978-665-4126 email: stuaccnts@fitchburgstate.edu website: fitchburgstate.edu/studentaccts
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Graduate and Continuing Education
INFORMATION SESSION When: August 12, 2014, 5-6:30 p.m. Where: thompson Hall, Fitchburg State university register at: fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession for more information: Kimberly McCoy-Blauser, kmccoybl@fitchburgstate.edu, 978-665-3182 • Learn about graduate and undergraduate degree and certificate programs • Speak with program advisors • register for classes Special breakout sessions begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. for the following programs: • LPn to BS in nursing Bridge program • online MBA • Graduate Special education (Moderate, Severe, Guided Studies, reading Specialist, BCBA) • Graduate education (early Childhood, elementary, Middle School) • Graduate Counseling programs (Mental Health, School Guidance) • online rn to BSn • Graduate nursing (Forensic) • educational Leadership & Management (NEW THIS FALL: This revised program meets new state leadership standards and performance indicators!) appLICatIon fEE WaIVEr — If you attend the information session and haven’t yet applied for admission to fitchburg State, we’ll waive the $25 admissions application fee for your fall 2014 or spring 2015 application. (applications must be received by September 5, 2014.) (This information session is not intended for traditional day students. For information regarding day school programs, see fitchburgstate.edu/admissions/undergraduate) fitchburgstate.edu/gce
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ADVISING AND ADMISSIONS aDVISInG:
aDmISSIonS:
Marylyn gainan Coordinator of Graduate and Continuing Education Advising and Support Services Phone: 978-665-3660 email: gceadvisor@fitchburgstate.edu
tara Manzello Assistant Director of Admissions Phone: 978-665-3020 email: tmanzello@fitchburgstate.edu
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HaVE QUEStIonS?
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BACHELOR OF ARTS OR SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU! of all of our undergraduate programs, the major in interdisciplinary Studies (idiS) offers students the greatest opportunity to pursue their own unique interests and goals. The idiS program allows students to work with an advisor to select courses from two or three disciplines. That means that yoU choose the fields yoU want to study and the courses that advance yoUr interests. Students take courses in at least two different disciplines, with one of these disciplines satisfying the requirements for an existing minor at the university. The program is completed with a capstone, a project that integrates the areas of study. Here are just a few examples of how some of our students have structured their own unique programs!
goAl: PRoFeSSionAl WRiteR Areas of coursework: english, Communications, Business
goAl: MuSeuM WoRK Areas of coursework: Art, Business, History Develop your interests to meet your needs and accomplish your personal and professional goals! ViSiT: fitchburgstate.edu/gce/idis eMAiL: gceadvisor@fitchburgstate.edu CALL: 978-665-3182 inForMATion SeSSion: august 12 – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession
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BEHAVIOR ANALYST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through Fitchburg State’s Behavior Analyst graduate certificate program.
“The teacher-structured program base at Fitchburg gives you a huge advantage. You can take the material you learn in class and use it in your classroom the next day.”
Approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, inc., our program meets coursework eligibility requirements for the Behavior Analysis Certification exam. our carefully planned course sequence prepares individuals to work with children and adults with Autism Spectrum disorders and other disabilities through the understanding of behavioral analysis and other factors that often contribute to student success. Benefits of the program: • All six courses in the Behavior Analyst certificate may be applied to the M.ed. in Special education, Guided Studies individualized Track • Certificate can be completed in one year • Program is moving to online low-residency/hybrid delivery in fall 2014 to fit your demanding schedule needs
–todd Montgomery, BCBA Student
Get started this fall: SPeD 8013 Topics: Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis SPeD 8028 Topics: research Methods in Behavior Analysis ViSiT: fitchburgstate.edu/gce/bcba eMAiL: gceadvisor@fitchburgstate.edu CALL: 978-665-3182 inForMATion SeSSion: august 12 – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession
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LPN TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING BRiDge PRogRAM Transitioning from a Licensed Practical Nurse to a Registered Nurse is easier than ever with our LPN to BSN bridge program. earn credits through nACe exams for advanced standing. Seating is limited — apply today! ViSiT: fitchburgstate.edu/lpntobsn eMAiL: gceadvisor@fitchburgstate.edu CALL: 978-665-3182 inForMATion SeSSion: august 12 – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession
“The LPN to BSN program at Fitchburg State University will be opening doors for so many LPNs in the future. As one of the first students I am honored and excited to be continuing my journey in nursing and to see what opportunities lie ahead. It was designed to give each candidate the finest and most up-to-date research-based instruction and to incorporate basic organizational and systems leadership to provide quality care and patient safety.” -Sara Dunnebie, current student
register for classes beginning July 7 View our current faLL CoUrSES at fitchburgstate.edu/gce/register SAVe $50, RegiSteR By AuguSt 21St!
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ONLINE LEARNING Take a course or complete a degree fitchburgstate.edu/distance • easy to use technology, 24/7 tech support, online help desk • Convenience without compromising quality • online course demo at fitchburgstate.edu/demo
gRADuAte DegReeS
online mBa, management and Human resource management Concentrations earn a respected, affordable MBA online in just 17 months! ranked among the 2014 Best Affordable regionally Accredited MBA online Programs by Geteducated.com LeArn More – fitchburgstate.edu/mba
“Fitchburg State University’s online program has given me the access to complete a master’s degree in business while continuing to work full time. The quality of courses and professors do not disappoint! The classes are challenging and the professors are always willing to help facilitate students’ understanding. To top it off, the option of completing the program at an accelerated rate allowed me to finish my MBA in only 17 months! ”
master of Science in forensic nursing Already an rn? Pursue leadership positions in the field of Forensic nursing! LeArn More – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/nursing
–Kristine Caveney
unDeRgRADuAte DegReeS — Ranked among the 2014 Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs by U.S. News & World Report rn to BSn obtain clinical placements that match your interests and location. LeArn More – fitchburgstate.edu/rntobsn BS in Business administration, management Concentration Attend completely online or mix it up with face to face and hybrid courses. LeArn More – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/onlinebsad
gRADuAte CeRtiFiCAte
forensic nursing do you already hold a master’s degree in nursing? Acquire a specialization in forensic nursing. LeArn More – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/nursing
unDeRgRADuAte CeRtiFiCAteS
Business Credits apply towards bachelor’s degree! LeArn More – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/buscert
Web Development Create professional quality web pages. LeArn More – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/webcert
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ONLINE SPECIAL EDUCATION we’ve redesigned all of our graduate special education programs for online and low-residency/hybrid delivery. • The latest technology with 24/7 tech support • Face-to-face Saturday sessions in select courses to network and collaborate with instructors and peers • instructors are expert practitioners who connect theory to practice • Accredited by the national Council for the Accreditation of Teacher education (nCATe) • Meets Council for exceptional Children (CeC) standards • Approved through the Massachusetts deSe
“Technology has been evolving, the professors have been learning and the online classes are phenomenal.”
DEGrEES anD CErtIfICatES • M.ed. Special education - Guided Studies (Professional and non-Licensure) • M.ed. Special education - reading Specialist (initial Licensure) • M.ed. Special education - Teacher of Students with Moderate disabilities (initial Licensure) • M.ed. Special education - Teacher of Students with Severe disabilities (initial Licensure) • Behavior Analyst graduate certificate • reading Specialist graduate certificate
Apply now to secure your seat for the fall!
-Rhonda Dion Reading Specialist Student
“Every teacher has been amazing. So personable, so easy to work with, so passionate about what they teach. And it’s contagious.”
Get started this fall: SPeD 7023 Foundations of education: Theory and Practice SPeD 7024 Understanding disabilities and diversity ViSiT: fitchburgstate.edu/gce/sped eMAiL: gceadvisor@fitchburgstate.edu CALL: 978-665-3182 inForMATion SeSSion: august 12 – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession
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-Jessica Blatt Moderate Disabilities Student
EDUCATION PROGRAMS whether you’re interested in professional development, or becoming a teacher or a school administrator, Fitchburg State can help you achieve your goals! • • • • • • • •
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Master of education (Med) Graduate Level Certificates Post-Baccalaureate Certificates nCATe certified Many courses available online Complete your program in as few as 2.5 years
• NEW THIS FALL! no graduate board testing (GrE or mat) required for admissions to the following Education programs: Curriculum and Teaching, early Childhood, elementary, Middle School, Special education, and educational Leadership and Management ViSiT: fitchburgstate.edu/gdprograms eMAiL: gceadvisor@fitchburgstate.edu CALL: 978-665-3182 inForMATion SeSSion: august 12 – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession
ANNOUNCING NEw MINOR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP Beginning this fall, a new minor in entrepreneurship is available to non-business administration degree students! The new minor emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurial thinking and creative processes, and operating as a member of a cross-functional team. Student’s interests may range from business and technical entrepreneurship to not-for-profit venues that aim for social and environmental change. Successful students will: • demonstrate an understanding of how entrepreneurs creatively pursue opportunities for innovation, seek out new ideas, and solve problems. • demonstrate an understanding of how to identify and manage resources to help them convert opportunities into sustainable solutions. • write a business plan and marketing strategy that includes clear and convincing value propositions to garner support for their ideas.
Get started this fall: BSAD 2100 introduction to entrepreneurship eMAiL: gceadvisor@fitchburgstate.edu CALL: 978-665-3182 inForMATion SeSSion: august 12 – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession
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MS IN COUNSELING SCHooL GUIDanCE CoUnSELInG prE K–8 anD/or 5–12 (InItIaL LICEnSUrE) Become a school guidance counselor! work with all students and the entire school community including culturally diverse populations and students with serious emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorders. our nCATe accredited program prepares graduates with the credentials to apply for initial licensure as an elementary school (Pre K-8) and/or secondary school (5-12) guidance counselor. Students also have the opportunity to seek dual licensure (Pre K-12) with additional coursework. our program offers a schedule that is convenient for you: • Begin studies in spring, summer, or fall • Coursework is offered late afternoons, evenings and Saturdays School Guidance Counselor coursework prepares students to: • Create comprehensive and developmental school guidance counseling programs • Provide services that support all students with their academic, personal/social and career development • Provide diagnosis and consultation as integral members of school teams that promote academic achievement, strive to close achievement gaps, and help their students to graduate career and college ready
mEntaL HEaLtH CoUnSELInG Become qualified for individual, family, child and group mental health counseling This three-year program prepares professionals for counseling positions in a wide variety of settings such as community mental health centers and residential treatment facilities. The applications are relevant to individuals, couples, children, families and groups for the purposes of treating psychopathology and promoting optimal mental health. program graduates have the opportunity to apply for licensure in mental health counseling (LmHC).
Get started this fall: PSy 7010 Counseling Theories PSy 7030 introduction to Professional Counseling: issues & Skills ViSiT: fitchburgstate.edu/gce/counseling eMAiL: gceadvisor@fitchburgstate.edu CALL: 978-665-3182 inForMATion SeSSion: august 12 – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession
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SAVE THE DATE march 11, 2015 9th annual Distinguished Speaker Series “Strategies that don’t work with kids who struggle... and some that do” presented by
richard Lavoie, m.a., m.Ed. Educator, motivational speaker, author, and an acclaimed advocate for children with learning disabilities and special needs rick has delivered his message to over 500,000 parents and professionals throughout north America. He has the distinction of having delivered Keynote Addresses for all three of the major special needs advocacy organizations in the United States (Learning disabilities Association, Council for exceptional Children, Children with Attention deficit disorder).
“The presenter was dynamic and clearly stated how his work can be put to practical use in our schools.” “I left Thursday after the seminar feeling like Fitchburg State does it right. Thank you for such a great day, the entire program from beginning to end was excellent.” “That was a wonderful presentation and the organization of the event was the BEST I have ever seen!” “Nice pace, good conversational time, excellent presentation and nice facilities.” –testimonials from Past Distinguished Speaker Series Attendees
UnDErStanD – the ineffectiveness of common “time out” strategies and learn effective alternatives to this technique
LEarn – effective alternative strategies to common, but faulty language arts techniques
maStEr – twelve behavior management techniques that can monitor and modify children's behavior at home and in the classroom
Who should attend: The program is designed for superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, curriculum directors, special education directors, teachers, graduate students, higher education faculty, parents, and other interested school administrators and educators. ViSiT: fitchburgstate.edu/gce/speaker eMAiL: cps@fitchburgstate.edu CALL: 978-665-3636
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ADULT LEARNING IN THE FITCHBURG AREA (ALFA) ALFA is a lifelong learning institute that serves adult learners in Fitchburg and the surrounding communities, offering non-credit daytime classes and special events. Members are encouraged to volunteer and participate in program leadership and development as well as social and recreational activities. aLfa celebrates it’s 10th anniversary this summer! ALFA is sponsored by the office of Academic Affairs and the office of Graduate and Continuing education at Fitchburg State University in collaboration with volunteer members of the community. Courses meet 90 minutes per week for 5 weeks. For a complete list of courses, lectures and trips, go to fitchburgstate.edu/alfa.
Recent excursions and events • rhode island School of design
• Lexington & Concord
• Boston Public Library
• Boston Symphony Hall
• Trinity episcopal Church, Boston
• Canterbury Shaker Village, nH
• Steam Train and riverboat Tour, essex, CT
• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
learn more at fitchburgstate.edu/alfa.
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NEw DESE-APPROVED
CAGS AND M.ED. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT tHE UnIVErSIty offErS prEparatIon for tWo maSSaCHUSEttS LICEnSES: • Principal licensure (PreK-6, 5-8, 9-12) — 42 graduate credits • Supervisor/Director-licensure (PreK-12) — 39 graduate credits
Program Highlights: • DeSe-approved – meets new state leadership standards and performance indicators • online/hybrid delivery • Cohort driven model – network with your peers • Complete the program in as few as 2.5 years
Get started this fall: eDlM 8004 Topics: Principles of Success for effective Administration eDlM 9005 dynamic Perspectives in education ViSiT: fitchburgstate.edu/gce/edlm eMAiL: gceadvisor@fitchburgstate.edu CALL: 978-665-3182 inForMATion SeSSion: August 12 – fitchburgstate.edu/gce/infosession
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR faLL SEmEStEr: SEptEmBEr 4 – DECEmBEr 17 July 7
registration for fall courses begins
August 12
Graduate and Continuing education information Session, Thompson Hall, Fitchburg State University, 5–6:30 p.m.
August 21
Save $50! register by August 21 and GCe will waive the $50 registration fee!
September 4
First day of classes (registrations and course changes must be received prior to the second class meeting. Class meeting time defined as 2.5 hours.)
September 9
registration deadline for online/hybrid courses
october 13
Columbus day, no classes
november 11
Veteran’s day, no classes
november 24
Final day to withdraw from classes
november 25
Thanksgiving recess begins at 4:30 p.m.; no evening classes
november 25-30
Thanksgiving recess
december 17
Final day of classes
december 19
winter Commencement, 6:30 p.m.
for information about how to register for courses, visit fitchburgstate.edu/gce/reg Calendar Subject to Change.
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proGramS CeRtiFiCAteS oF ADVAnCeD gRADuAte StuDy (CAgS) Educational Leadership and management *** non-Licensure School Principal (initial Licensure) Supervisor/director (initial Licensure) Technology Leader (non-Licensure)
master of Science Applied Communication Applied Communication Studies Technical and Professional writing Computer Science Counseling Mental Health Counseling School Guidance Counseling (initial Licensure) nursing (Forensic) ** gRADuAte CeRtiFiCAte PRogRAMS Applied Communication Studies Behavior Analyst **** educational Technology Fine Arts director Forensic nursing ** Health Care Management not-For-Profit Management reading Specialist (initial Licensure) ****
Interdisciplinary Studies Applied Communication Counseling/Psychology Concentration individualized Concentration reading Specialist (initial Licensure) MASteR’S DegReeS master of arts Biology english History master of arts in teaching Biology (initial/Professional Licensure) english (non-Licensure/Professional Licensure) History (initial/Professional Licensure and non-Licensure) master of Business administration Accounting Human resource Management * Management * master of Education Arts education (non-Licensure) Curriculum and Teaching (non-Licensure) early Childhood education (initial/Professional Licensure) educational Leadership and Management *** non-Licensure School Principal (initial Licensure) Supervisor/director (initial Licensure) Technology Leader (non-Licensure) elementary education (initial/Professional Licensure) Middle School education (initial/Professional Licensure) occupational education (non-Licensure) Science education (non-Teaching/Professional Licensure) Secondary education (non-Licensure) Special education **** Guided Studies (non-Licensure/Professional Licensure in Moderate or Severe disabilities) reading Specialist (initial Licensure/non-Licensure) Teacher of Students with Moderate disabilities (initial Licensure) Teacher of Students with Severe disabilities (initial Licensure) Technology education (Professional Licensure)
PoSt-BACCAlAuReAte CeRtiFiCAteS Biology (initial Licensure, 8-12) english (initial Licensure, 8-12) History (initial Licensure, 8-12) Math (initial Licensure, 8-12) Technology/engineering education (initial Licensure, 5-12) BACHeloR’S DegReeS Business Administration Accounting Finance Management * Marketing Criminal Justice interdisciplinary Studies LPn to BS in nursing Bridge Program occupational/Vocational education rn to Bachelor of Science in nursing ** Undeclared/Premajor unDeRgRADuAte CeRtiFiCAte PRogRAMS Business * Plastics Technology (offered at nyPro, inc. in Clinton) * web development ** APPRoVAl PRogRAM Vocational Technical Teacher Approval * Program is ALSo offered online ** Program is onLy offered online *** new deSe-approved online/hybrid programs launching Fall 2014 **** online delivery beginning Fall 2014
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